Explore the Family Name Rollyson
The meaning of Rollyson
English: variant of Rollison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rollyson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rollyson has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,875th and increased to 41,038th in 2010, a rise of 6.47%. The number of people with the surname also rose from 463 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 14.69%. The proportion of individuals with the Rollyson surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.17 to 0.18 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #41,038 | 6.47% |
| Count | 463 | 531 | 14.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rollyson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals bearing the Rollyson surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 98.49% in 2000 to 96.99% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic increased marginally over the ten years from 1.08% to 1.13%. Meanwhile, there was no change recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (0.94%) of individuals with the Rollyson surname identifying with two or more ethnicities, where there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 96.99% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.13% | 4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |